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The price of RON95 petrol has been reduced to RM1.99 per litre, from RM2.05 per litre, effective Sept 30, through targeted subsidies under the Budi Madani RON95 (BUDI95) programme. Photo by Bernama

The targeted RON95 subsidy is expected to be rolled out by the end of this month, in line with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s promise. - BERNAMA FILE PIX

Backed by RM2 billion, Sara programme is expected to benefit 22 million adults and complements existing Sara and STR aid totalling RM15 billion this year. - Bernama FILE PIX

Tun Faisal Ismail Aziz. FILE PIX

Perikatan Nasional secretary-general Azmin Ali said that the government’s blanket handout of RM2 billion failed to address the real needs of households struggling with the rising cost of living. Photo for illustrative purposes only - Bernama FILE PIX

The Sara aid, which was credited to the people's MyKad for use at selected outlets, was plagued by system glitches that left many unable to complete transactions and stranded at checkout counters. - Photo by Bernama

The RM100 credit, part of the wider Sara targeted assistance programme, is expected to benefit around 22 million adults, with the government allocating RM2 billion for this rollout. - Photo by Bernama edited in Canva

The Finance Ministry (MOF) has assured that continuous improvements are being made to the Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (Sara) system to handle rising user traffic, particularly during long weekends and in the lead-up to the Malaysia Day celebrations. Photo by Bernama

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The RM100 one-off Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (Sara) assistance for every Malaysian citizen aged 18 and above through MyKad will be channelled on Aug 31. Bernama FILE PIX